MELTON   07 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

LAMAROS HOTEL PACE 2240m

Track: GOOD      

MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (5) is in good form at present. Finished second at his latest appearance over 1720m at this track, beaten a head. Meets some better types this time, but he has the ability to test this field. JILLIBY ILLUMINATE (12) saluted two starts ago at this track but was unable to replicate that result at her latest appearance over 2240m at this track, beaten 8 metres into third after being handy in the run. Draws out a little on the second line and may need luck at some point. Not disgraced last time. Good enough to take out a race like this. CLEAR LEFT (1) has the perfect inside draw and is the next best after finishing runner-up over 1690m at Shepparton last time out. ALOT LIKE LOUIE (11) is also in contention, although the draw makes his job a bit tougher. Include in all combinations.
1 67332 CLEAR LEFT
JULIE DOUGLAS
5YO  BAY  GELDING
C E Alexander, M Humphris, H M Anderson, P J Cole
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.75 m second behind Cuzzy Bro at Shepparton over 1690m NR 59 to 66 last start. Before that was beaten 2.75 metres third at this track over 1720m in NR 57 to 67 on May 31. Great chance to break through.
Fr1
E J TORMEY
WHITE, DARK BLUE A, RING & SLEEVES
2 50823 TRIPLE ROCK SAINT
JULIE DOUGLAS
5YO  BAY  GELDING
N B Watson
Fair performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Perun at this track over 2240m in a NR 70 to 79 on May 24 at $34. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Sweet Ideal at this track over 1720m in a NR 57 to 67 on May 31 at $4.40. In the mix.
Fr2
JACK LAUGHER
RED, WHITE & BLACK PANELS WITH SAINT MOTIFF
3 21229 UBETTA KNOT
SCOTT EWEN
5YO  B/BR  MARE
G B Mickelburough, J Howse, M P J Koelewyn, L M Wagstaff
Last start 9th (Fr6) over 2240m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, beaten 25 m by Alot Like Louie (2:40.50) in NR 60 to 69 on May 17 at $26. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 1.69 at the bell, beaten 1.5 m by Jaccka Connor (2:01.80) in NR 65 to 75 on May 10 at $9.50. Can bounce back.
Fr3
S L EWEN
BLUE, CERISE V & SLEEVES
4 65x60 TWISTING BY
JOE PACE
5YO  BAY  HORSE
J Pace, G Castro, C Sant, G Caon
Capable of better than what we have seen in two runs this prep. Two starts back 6th (Sr5) over 2240m at this track, beaten 15 m by Alot Like Louie (2:40.50) in NR 60 to 69 on May 17 at $34. Hard to have.

ADRIAN PACE
WHITE, DARK BLUE MALTESE CROSS, DARK BLUE & RED STRIPED SLEEVES
5 29622 MY ULTIMATE BARNEY
ANDY GATH
3YO  BAY  COLT
N Jenkin
Two back was beaten by 10 m finishing second behind Collective Works at this track over 1720m in a NR 60 to 69 on May 23 at $2.15. Then a handy effort when a close second after being driven well back, behind Seathestars at this track over 1720m in a NR 57 to 67 on May 31 at $5.50. Overdue and looks hard to beat again.
Fr4
K M GATH
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE CHECKED SASH, WHITE SLEEVE, RED STRIPES
6 58747 LINCOLN RIVER
KERRYN MANNING
5YO  BAY  HORSE
M W Butterworth, M T Butterworth, Decron Horse Care Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Butterworth)
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 8th-13.53 beaten 17 m by Little Louie (2:00.80) in NR 68 to 82 on May 31 at $11. Before that 4th (Fr6) over 2423m after showing early speed and racing wide at Ouyen was 2nd-3.2 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Crime Writer (2:59.40) in No NR on May 11 at $6. This looks far too tough.
Fr5
K E MANNING
RED WITH RED & BLUE STARS, BLUE & WHITE BRACE, BLUE SLEEVES WHITE STRIPE, RED STAR & CUFFS
7 64366 NEW YORKER
REBECCA BARTLEY
7YO  BAY  GELDING
C Bartley
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track was 6th-7.81 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Perun (2:43.60) in NR 70 to 79 on May 24 at $18. At the run before 6th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 8th-11.01 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Clymenus (2:01.90) in NR 65 to 75 on May 10 at $19. Capable of bouncing back.
Fr6
R K BARTLEY
PURPLE, WHITE BRACES, PURPLE YOKE WITH WHITE STARS, WHITE COLLOR & CUFFS
8 12120 ODIN
A J TINDALE, B J TINDALE
4YO  BAY  GELDING
B & A Tindale (Mgr: B J Tindale), C J Hicks, M Bull, T Piccolo, P Kowaltzke, C Tindale, M A Glasby, B Doncachie, S R Coulson, N Tuddenham, B Princip, J Norris, E Bosworth, PC Crawford
Won three starts back at Terang over 1680m NR 65 or better on April 28. Last time out 12th (Sr4) over 1720m after being wide early at this track, beaten 21 m by Clymenus (2:01.60) in NR 70 to 79 on May 17 at $9. Rates highly from a cosy draw.
Sr1
JORDAN LEEDHAM
RED, BLUE V, WHITE SLEEVES, RED CUFFS
9 25018 FINAL COLLECT
JODI QUINLAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING
C G Croft
Last start 8th (Sr5) over 1720m at this track, beaten 10 m by Clymenus (2:01.60) in NR 70 to 79 on May 17 at $26. Two runs back failed to make any headway until the straight; raced back and made ground from the turn; won by 4.5 m (Sr3) at this track (2:02.30) beating Ubetta Knot in NR 60 to 72 on May 3 at $12 at the bell was 7th-10.68. Facing a difficult assignment.

J N QUINLAN
BLUE, SILVER STRIPED SLEEVES
10 13050 PESCI
S M MCNAULTY, J M MCNAULTY
6YO  BAY  HORSE
Charantoss Racing Syndicate (Mgr: C Merola)
Last start 12th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 35 m by Little Louie (2:00.80) in NR 68 to 82 on May 31 at $34. Two runs back 5th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track beaten 6 m by Clymenus (2:01.60) in NR 70 to 79 on May 17 at $17. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

C A ALFORD
BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND, BLUE SLEEVES WITH THREE RED STARS, WHITE CUFFS
11 86814 ALOT LIKE LOUIE
LAURA WILSON
4YO  BAY  HORSE
J D Gilmore
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.12 beaten 9 m by Perun (2:43.60) in NR 70 to 79 on May 24 at $13. Two runs back won by 1.3 m (Sr2) at this track (2:40.50) beating Seathestars in NR 60 to 69 on May 17 at $13. Big chance to find the winners' list.
Sr2
L E WILSON
WHITE, BLUE STARS, COLLAR & WAISTBAND, BLUE SLEEVES WITH WHITE CUFFS
12 x4113 JILLIBY ILLUMINATE
M A LEE, P LEE
4YO  BAY  MARE
Levarg Racing Group (Mgr: J W Craven)
Beaten favourite last start when third at this track on May 24. Won the start prior at this track on May 10. Capable of playing a major role.
Sr3
J P LEE
RED, YELLOW YOKE & BRACES, BLACK DIAMONDS
13 6069x BUBBA SCRUB
PAUL PARSONS
6YO  BAY  GELDING
P I Parsons
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten 12 m by Tango Tara (1:55.70) in No NR on November 20 at $26. Might need this run and others rate better.
Sr4
JACKIE BARKER
WHITE, RED SYMBOL & COLLAR, BLUE WAISTBAND & SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND